CVE-1999-1326

Summary

CVE-1999-1326 is a vulnerability affecting the wu-ftpd 2.4 FTP server. The issue arises when an ABOR (abort) command is executed during a file transfer. Instead of properly dropping privileges, the server mishandles the signal, enabling local and potentially remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system. This vulnerability can lead to serious data exposure if exploited successfully.

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